1 Year Out!!! Let’s Celebrate and Let’s Volunteer!

The 2019 Canada Winter Games are now less than 1 year away! The historic milestone was reached at midnight as the calendar turned to February 15, 2018.

It’s time to take the opportunity to celebrate! Tonight at Bower Ponds the 2019 Canada Games is hosting a huge celebration for families. Click for details and update on various legacy projects from Lyn Radford, Chair of the host committee for the 2019 Canada Winter Games!

It’s also time for the army of Red Deer and Central Alberta citizens who’ve been waiting to see where they might be able to volunteer. Here’s Lyn with more details!

Long time Red Deerian Cindy Mandrusiak readies herself for the Dance Off

Cindy Mandrusiak was born and raised in Red Deer. Her family has been involved in local business for decades through ownership of KFC. When she was asked to make the commitment to be a member of the Sheraton Celebrity Dance Off’s “Class of 2018”, she said “no”. Then she laughed. Cindy is major supporter of many different groups and organizations in this region and she’s passionate about giving back. Her and professional dance partner Dale Tosczak were recently in rehearsal when we caught up to them to talk get their thoughts on how their partnership is working out and general feelings about the legacy that is being built with help from the funds raised this year – the Canada Games Celebration Plaza.

In Cindy’s own words:

“I am proud to be the mother of six wonderful grown children and Baba to seven beautiful grandchildren. I’ve been fortunate enough to carry on and run a business in Red Deer known as KFC, established 55 years ago by my parents, John and Mary Konopaki. I’m proud to say that this KFC business is now being operated by third generation. As a longstanding business in this community, we are dedicated to supporting our community events through local charities, sporting events and many more. We believe in giving back to the community what they have given us over the 55 years.What an opportunity Red Deer has to host the 2019 Canada Winter Games. It made sense to give my personal time to raise money for such a great cause. I am thrilled to be a part of this prestigious event and I’m ready to get my dancing shoes on!”